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Iron dextran Injection and Nervous system dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Iron dextran Injection and disease Nervous system dysfunction for safety when used together.

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Iron dextran Injection <> Nervous system dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Iron dextran has induced neurologic toxicity such as seizures, paresthesia, weakness, disorientation, and unconsciousness. Therapy with iron dextran should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to neurologic dysfunction.

References:

"Product Information. INFeD (iron dextran)." Schein Pharmaceuticals Inc, Florham Park, NJ.
Shimada A "Adverse reactions to total-dose infusion of iron dextran." Clin Pharm 1 (1982): 248-9
Kumpf VJ, Holland EG "Parenteral iron dextran therapy." DICP 24 (1990): 162-6

Iron dextran Injection

Generic Name: iron dextran

Brand Name: DexFerrum, Infed

Synonyms: Iron dextran, Iron Dextran Complex

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